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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.76, 23,466.97 and 9,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.76, 23,466.97 and 9,451.41 is: 13,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.76 : 23,466.97 = 9,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.76/23,466.97 = 9,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.76x = 23,466.97 × 9,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.76x = 221,795,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,795,964.45/17,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.17

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